{"id":12085,"date":"2016-03-30T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T18:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/?p=12085"},"modified":"2016-03-24T06:20:29","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T10:20:29","slug":"getting-around-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/getting-around-in-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>China is a massive country with equally massive cities. Trying to navigate your way around the Middle Kingdom and metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai can be quite intimidating &#8211; especially when you have to do it in Chinese! Anyone who has traveled to or lived in China can attest to the fact that English is not widely spoken. You&#8217;ll often be met with confused looks and the all-too-common &#8220;<strong>I don&#8217;t understand<\/strong>&#8221; (\u6211\u542c\u4e0d\u61c2 &#8211; w\u01d2 t\u012bng b\u00f9 d\u01d2ng). So, how does one go about getting around in China? Use Chinese, of course! We&#8217;ve had quite a few posts related to transportation over the years, so here are the links with descriptions for each post. Bookmark these, study them, and you&#8217;ll be cruising around China and its humongous cities like a pro in no time.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/transportation-in-beijing\/\">Transportation in Beijing<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9118\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/IMG_2203.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9118\" aria-label=\"IMG 2203\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9118\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9118\"  alt=\"\u5317\u4eac\u7684\u4e09\u8f6e\u8f66\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/IMG_2203.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/IMG_2203.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/IMG_2203-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u5317\u4eac\u7684\u4e09\u8f6e\u8f66<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a city as huge as Beijing, you&#8217;ve got no shortage of options when it comes to getting around. This post teaches you 15 Chinese words\/phrases related to transportation in the capital, which you can apply to\u00a0just about any Chinese city.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Beijing Transportation Video<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61yse_OM354?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen title=\"Embedded video\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>They say seeing is believing, so check out this video that takes you on a tour of Beijing and its many transportation options. You&#8217;ll get to practice quite a few of the words\/phrases from the previous post in this video.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/taxi\/\">Taking a Chinese Taxi<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_10748\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/DSC_0485.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10748\" aria-label=\"DSC 0485\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10748\" class=\"wp-image-10748\"  alt=\"You'll have plenty of time to chat while you're stuck in traffic.\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/DSC_0485.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/DSC_0485.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/DSC_0485-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ll have plenty of time to chat while you&#8217;re stuck in traffic.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Taking the subway or the bus is all well and good, but sometimes you just don&#8217;t want to be crammed in like a sardine with the masses. Taxis are readily available in Chinese cities, but chances are your driver won&#8217;t speak any English. The good news is that this is a prime opportunity to practice your Chinese! This post gives you a sample conversation in a taxi that you can study and practice.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/chinese-taxi-cab-confessionals\/\">Chinese Taxi Cab Confessionals<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_10743\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/14067248072_b7b8ae42e1_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10743\" aria-label=\"14067248072 B7b8ae42e1 Z\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10743\" class=\"wp-image-10743\"  alt=\"Image by Michael Coghlan from flickr.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/14067248072_b7b8ae42e1_z.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/14067248072_b7b8ae42e1_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2015\/01\/14067248072_b7b8ae42e1_z-350x247.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Michael Coghlan from flickr.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I hate to disappoint you, but this post is nothing like the raunchy HBO show. Rather, it details my experiences taking cabs in Beijing and using them as a classroom. Chatting with drivers was one of the main ways I got my Chinese up to par, and I highly recommend doing so if you&#8217;re new to the language and looking for chances to practice. This post also teaches a bunch of useful vocabulary that will come in handy on those cab rides across the city.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/traintravel\/\">Riding That (Chinese) Train<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9117\" style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/DSC_00031.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9117\" aria-label=\"DSC 00031\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9117\" class=\"wp-image-9117\"  alt=\"Enjoying the hard sleeper seats.\" width=\"401\" height=\"600\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/DSC_00031.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/DSC_00031.jpg 428w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/06\/DSC_00031-234x350.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoying the hard sleeper seats.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For traveling in between cities, nothing beats the train in China. The Chinese rail system is vast and sophisticated, with more and more high-speed lines opening up every month. Learn the basics of train travel in this post, including the Chinese names for the various classes of seats\/sleepers available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/how-to-buy-train-tickets-in-china\/\">How to Buy Train Tickets in China<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9218\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSCN3097_362.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9218\" aria-label=\"DSCN3097 362\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9218\" class=\"wp-image-9218\"  alt=\"Chaos of a Chinese train station.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSCN3097_362.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSCN3097_362.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSCN3097_362-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chaos of a Chinese train station.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While riding the train is great, the experience of buying a ticket and fighting the crowd to actually board the train is anything but. In fact, it can be somewhat of a nightmare. Never fear, as I&#8217;m here to help you in your quest to travel by train. Study and practice the conversation in this post and then get out there and buy your tickets!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/culture-shock-in-china-getting-around\/\">Culture Shock in China &#8211; Getting Around<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9213\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0049.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9213\" aria-label=\"DSC 0049\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9213\" class=\"wp-image-9213\"  alt=\"Beijing subway during rush hour. Can you spot the two \u8001\u5916?\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0049.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0049.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0049-350x234.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beijing subway during rush hour. Can you spot the two \u8001\u5916?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although this post doesn&#8217;t teach you Chinese related to transportation, it certainly helps understand what it&#8217;s like traveling around the most populous country on Earth. If you&#8217;re considering traveling or moving to China, it might be a good idea to give this a read beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After studying all of these posts, you should be well on your way to getting yourself around in Chinese. Don&#8217;t forget to sign up for our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transparent.com\/word-of-the-day\/today\/chinese.html\">Chinese word of the day<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; that&#8217;s 365 new words every year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0485-350x235.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image tmp-hide-img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0485-350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/07\/DSC_0485.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>China is a massive country with equally massive cities. Trying to navigate your way around the Middle Kingdom and metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai can be quite intimidating &#8211; especially when you have to do it in Chinese! 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